I'm quite a fan of Sabi Rifles in Nelapruit RSA and it might also be worth watching the exchange rates..... they'll custom make a rifle on a VZ24 action (including a .404) to your measurements for around R25K. Currently, that's about US$3K but if the Rand weakens it might get into the price bracket you (.404Jeffery) mention. - I've just bought one (pics elsewhere on this forum) and am pleased as punch with it.